Add 36/60 and 27/35
36/60 + 27/35 is 48/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 35 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
36/60 = 36 × 7/60 × 7 = 252/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
27/35 = 27 × 12/35 × 12 = 324/420 - Add the two like fractions:
252/420 + 324/420 = 252 + 324/420 = 576/420 - 576/420 simplified gives 48/35
- So, 36/60 + 27/35 = 48/35
In mixed form: 113/35
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